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Restaurant
Sushi-san
Sushi-san is one of the best japanese restaurants in Chicago for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.
Sushi-san is Lettuce Entertain You's case that a high-energy, hip-hop-soundtracked sushi room and serious fish-forward cooking are not mutually exclusive — and by most accounts, it makes the argument persuasively.
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Rating (Google) 9.6
10,560 reviews
Chicago
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9.6
Rating
Based on 10560 reviews
Best used for
date night and Sushi
Price and pace
splurge
Neighborhood
Chicago · 63 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Price
splurge
Google rating
9.6 from 10,560 reviews
Phone
(312) 828-0575
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What to order
Signature dishes at Sushi-san
King Crab Gunkan Nigiri
motoyaki sauce
Crazy Shrimp Tempura
black tiger shrimp, gochujang + wasabi tobiko mayo
BBQ Beef Lettuce Wraps
flank steak marinated in korean kalbi spices, grilled over binchotan coals, served with lettuce cups, daikon, fresno chili, green onion and miso sambal dressing
San-San Set
six-piece nigiri flight: house-smoked masu (cherry salmon) with ume, madai (snapper) brushed with soy and hanaho flower, faroe island salmon glazed in sweet miso and finished with toasted sesame seeds
Bluefin Chili Ponzu
7 slices of akami, watermelon, chili crunch, white soy ponzu, negi
Why go
What makes Sushi-san worth the move
Sushi-san looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. King Crab Gunkan Nigiri and Crazy Shrimp Tempura also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 10,560 Google reviews.
What to know fast
Public rating
9.6 from 10,560 Google reviews
Best used for
date night and Sushi
Style
Japanese in Chicago
Spend
splurge
Best for
Know before you go
Google rating: 9.6 from 10,560 reviews
Price point: splurge
Popular dishes: King Crab Gunkan Nigiri, Crazy Shrimp Tempura, BBQ Beef Lettuce Wraps
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0 diner reviews · reviewed by Marcus Chen for Sushi-san
Google snapshot
9.6 from 10,560 reviews
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Editorial review by Marcus Chen
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For now, Sushi-san holds a 9.6 rating across 10,560 Google reviews.
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Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 63 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
- Phone
- (312) 828-0575
- Price
- splurge
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 9.6 (10,560 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Japanese
- Neighborhood
- Chicago
Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does Sushi-san serve?
Sushi-san is a Japanese restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Sushi-san is Lettuce Entertain You's case that a high-energy, hip-hop-soundtracked sushi room and serious fish-forward cooking are not mutually exclusive — and by most accounts, it makes the argument persuasively.
What is Sushi-san best for?
Sushi-san is best for sushi, date night, special occasion, precise, intimate, sushi. Sushi-san looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. King Crab Gunkan Nigiri and Crazy Shrimp Tempura also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 10,560 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Sushi-san?
Sushi-san is in the splurge price range (splurge). Google rating: 9.6 from 10,560 reviews
What should I order at Sushi-san?
Start with King Crab Gunkan Nigiri, Crazy Shrimp Tempura, BBQ Beef Lettuce Wraps and San-San Set. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Is Sushi-san worth visiting?
Sushi-san holds a 9.6 Google rating from 10,560 reviews. Sushi-san looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. King Crab Gunkan Nigiri and Crazy Shrimp Tempura also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 10,560 Google reviews.
Where is Sushi-san located?
Sushi-san is located at 63 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Does Sushi-san take reservations?
Yes, Sushi-san accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
Is Sushi-san good for a date night?
Yes — Sushi-san is tagged for date night dining. Sushi-san looks like a good night-out option in Chicago because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. King Crab Gunkan Nigiri and Crazy Shrimp Tempura also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 10,560 Google reviews.
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